After nearly 50 years, Ford will stop building the Fiesta sub-compact by June 2023. The carmaker has confirmed that plans are in place to replace it with a new Volkswagen-based electric SUV which will be built at the same plant in Cologne, Germany.
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October 27, 2022
Goodbye Fiesta: Ford To End Production Of Sub-Compact
After nearly 50 years, Ford will stop building the Fiesta sub-compact by June 2023. The carmaker has confirmed that plans are in place to replace it with a new Volkswagen-based electric SUV which will be built at the same plant in Cologne, Germany.
August 15, 2019
Ford Offers to Fix Defective Dual Clutch Transmissions for Free...in the United States
Citing customers getting irritated and frustrated by the performance of its Power Shift dual clutch transmission, Ford is trying to earn back the trust of its customers by initiating a set of “customer satisfaction actions” on models equipped with the DPS6 transmission built since the second half of 2015.
July 19, 2019
Ford Responds to Reports That It Covered Up Faulty Transmissions
After a pretty damning picture painted by an investigative report by The Detroit Free Press, Ford has now issued an official statement regarding the DPS6 or PowerShift dual clutch transmission. For transparency, here it is in full:
July 12, 2019
Internal Documents Show Ford Knew That PowerShift Dual Clutch Transmission was Flawed
History is now repeating itself for Ford. After battling image/design issues (and losing) in the 1970s with the Pinto, the American carmaker is now finding itself doing pretty much the same thing, this time with the Fiesta and Focus’s flawed dual clutch transmission.
July 2, 2019
Ford Could Face the Largest Lawsuit Against Its Problematic Dual Clutch Transmission
A record fine in Australia. A rare victory for customers in Thailand. Now, former Ford CEO Mark Fields has been ordered to testify confirming what consumers actually know: Ford’s dual-clutch PowerShift is problematic.
May 10, 2019
Ford Lied About Transmission Problems, Passed Blame to Customers
Ford may be facing a potential USD 4 billion (~ P 208 billion) liability concerning its PowerShift dual clutch transmission after indications rose that the American carmaker practically lied about its defects to unload cars with the faulty gearbox only to then blame the drivers for the problems they experienced.
October 18, 2018
Philippine Market Fiesta, EcoSport Not Affected by European Engine Problems
Ford Philippines is assuring its customers that vehicles fitted with the 1.0-liter EcoBoost locally are not, in anyway, affected by the engine overheating issue affecting United Kingdom units.
September 24, 2018
Ford Ordered to Pay P 39-Million to Owners of Defective EcoSport, Fiesta, Focus in Thailand
After being slapped with Australia’s largest fine levied against a carmaker due to its defective PowerShift dual clutch transmission, Ford just got hit with yet another fine, this time in Thailand for the very same issue. A report from the Associated Press says a Thai court has ordered Ford to pay 291 customers a total of USD 720,000 (~ P 39 million).
May 24, 2018
Thai Owners Take Ford to Court Over PowerShift Issues
Ford’s problematic PowerShift transmission can’t seem to catch a break. After the Australian government slapped the American carmaker with a AUD 10 million fine (P 393 million) and the possibility of having to fix, buy back, or replace 10,500 vehicles, the same situation is hitting them in Thailand.
April 28, 2018
Ford May Have to Replace 10,500 PowerShift Equipped Vehicles in Australia
Ford Australia has been slapped with a AUD 10 million (~ PHP 393 million) fine by the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACC) for the company’s “unconscionable conduct” for failing to address complaints over its PowerShift automatic transmission.
November 30, 2016
2018 Ford Fiesta: This Is It
Ford unveiled the next-generation Fiesta at the “Go Further” event in Cologne, Germany. Mark Fields, President and CEO of Ford Motor Company was on hand to unveil four versions of the all-new Fiesta and was joined by 2,500 dealers and employees at the Cologne Nieh manufacturing facility.
March 7, 2015
The Ford Fiesta R2 is the Perfect Grass Roots Rally Car
Fancy doing some sideways dirt rallying action in a Ford Fiesta EcoBoost? And we’re not talking about the purpose-built WRC car here; we’re talking about the 1.0-liter EcoBoost. Well, your wish has just been fulfilled as Ford Motor Company announced that its 1.0-liter 3-cylinder EcoBoost engine equipped Fiesta has just been homologated by the FIA in the R2 rally class.
June 25, 2014
2014 Honda Jazz vs the Competition
April 1, 2014
Review: 2014 Ford Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost
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March 28, 2014
Could the Ford Fiesta ST Head to ASEAN and Philippines?
The Everest Concept certainly took the limelight at Ford’s display at the 2014 Bangkok International Motor Show. It’s deservingly so, because the almost-production ready 7-seater, three-row SUV is expected to bolster Ford’s SUV line-up.
November 7, 2013
Ford Philippines Launches Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost; Sales Start Next Month
Ford Philippines has finally completed the Fiesta line-up by introducing the much awaited 1.0 EcoBoost variant. It makes its Philippine debut tonight at the 2013 Auto Focus Motor Show at the SM Mall of Asia grounds. The 2013 Auto Focus Motor Show runs until Sunday, November 10 for the public.
There is only one variant of the new Fiesta 1.0 EcoBoost and that comes in the form of the range-topping Sport+. Priced at P 898,000, it's available solely as a 5-door hatchback and can be had in six colors. And confirming rumors, the 1.0 EcoBoost comes with an
The official Press Release is available after the break.
September 5, 2013
Ford Fiesta: Then and Now
The Fiesta, spanning 6 generations with more than 15 million Fiestas sold globally since 1976, has taken the market by storm with its big features.
Here’s a look at Fiesta’s history and how it’s managed to stay fresh over the years.
July 19, 2013
New Ford Fiesta Arrives with Stunning New Looks, Powertrain, and Connectivity; On Sale in August
How does one take a well-loved motoring icon to the next level? Ford makes a great case with the new Ford Fiesta – which is making its official debut today in the Philippines – sporting new looks and smart technologies to help keep drivers connected.
The new Fiesta is poised to redefine the small car segment with its exciting new bold design, segment-leading fuel economy, class-leading safety features and all-new smart technologies, including Ford SYNC.
July 9, 2013
New Ford Fiesta: Key to Modern Living
It’s pouring rain and you’re running late for a meeting. Caught in the deluge, you use one hand to frantically root through your bag and pockets for your key, taking care not to spill the scalding hot coffee you’re holding with the other. Within seconds, you’re drenched. As you scramble to unlock the door before collapsing inside in a dripping mess, you think to yourself: It’s 2013. There must be a better way.
July 3, 2013
Ford Invites Consumers to Find Their 24-Hour Fiesta Profile; Set to Promote New Fiesta
Ford Philippines today announced an innovative and interactive pre-launch campaign -- ‘24 Hour Fiesta Project’ -- designed to engage young and connected Filipinos by matching their personalities, lifestyles and tastes with the new Ford Fiesta.
Over a six-week period – until Monday, August 5 – participants will be asked to pick a Fiesta Profile that both matches their personality and time-of-day that best reflects their lifestyle, share their profile with friends on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram, and become eligible to win a unique 24-hour Fiesta experience.
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